George Weston (TSX:WN) Tax Rate %: 44.15% (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
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Price C$99.64
GF Value C$83.97
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is George Weston Tax Rate %?

George Weston TSX:WN -0.99% 80 Tax Rate % is 44.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$83.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. George Weston's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$328 Mil. George Weston's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$743 Mil. Therefore, George Weston's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.15%.

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George Weston Tax Rate % Historical Data

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George Weston Tax Rate % Chart

George Weston Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Tax Rate %
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George Weston Quarterly Data
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George Weston Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

George Weston's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1270/3607
=35.21 %

George Weston's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=328/743
=44.15 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Tax Rate % of 44.15% mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Tax Rate % of 44.15% as of Mar. 2026.
Is George Weston's Tax Rate % too high?
George Weston's current Tax Rate % is 44.15%. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Tax Rate % compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Tax Rate % of 44.15% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Rate % for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Tax Rate % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Tax Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. George Weston's current Tax Rate % is 44.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$83.97, compared to a current price of C$99.64 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is 44.15%. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Tax Rate % is 44.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$99.64 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.97. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Tax Rate %: 44.15%
  • GF Value™: C$83.97 vs. price of C$99.64 (18.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

George Weston Business Description

Address 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4T 2S5
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
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